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CA SB701
Bill
Status
10/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Aisha Wahab
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AI Summary
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Manufacturing, importing, marketing, purchasing, selling, or operating a signal jammer without FCC authorization is an infraction with up to $500 fine for first offense, and a misdemeanor for subsequent offenses with up to 1 year in jail and/or $1,000 fine
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Operating a signal jammer while committing a misdemeanor or felony is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in jail and/or $1,000 fine
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Willfully using a signal jammer to block public safety communications (law enforcement, firefighters, EMS) when the person knows it could cause death or great bodily injury, and such harm occurs, is a wobbler offense (misdemeanor or felony)
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Conviction requires forfeiture of the signal jamming device
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Law enforcement agencies are exempt from these restrictions when using signal jammers in authorized, lawful operations
Legislative Description
Signal jammers.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 458, Statutes of 2025.
10/7/2025